Which of the Following Would Be the Best Example of Alienation

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best example of alienation in a sporting context from a Marxist perspective?

• A) A professional athlete banding together with his teammates to form a players' union
• B) A college softball player losing control over the decisions which affect her life, and feeling isolated and detached from the social world
• C) A tennis coach physically and verbally abusing a player
• D) A high-flying executive exploiting the sportsmen and women that his company endorses, making huge profits in the process

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Remission

The unexpected improvement or cure of a disease or condition without medical intervention or treatment.

Natural Mimicry

The replication or imitation of one species by another, often for survival benefits such as predator avoidance.

Facial Feedback Effect

The hypothesis that one's facial movements can affect their emotional state, implying that smiling can make one feel happier.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, essentially putting oneself in another's shoes emotionally.